The Balance Meditation

Have you felt that the world has been off kilter?

Do you feel that there is becoming a greater divide between people?

Have you felt that you want to help change this?

From my own observations of the world I have seen that many people are struggling, and its being made worse with deliberate efforts to keep us from connecting with one another. Many can’t have a conversation without taking offense at differing opinions. There is a real lack of balance.

That is why I am promoting the Balance Meditation, a chance for people to focus on bringing balance to the world through half an hour of meditation.

The Solstice in the middle of the year is a great chance to conduct the meditation. This is when the longest day of the year is for the Northern hemisphere and the shortest day for the Southern hemisphere.

Why should you take part?

If you want to see a real change in this world it needs to start with yourself. Meditation is a great way to focus on your own intentions without interruptions. When you are balanced others will notice.

What does the Balance Meditation involve?

On 21/6/2019 at 12.30pm your time set aside half an hour for the meditation. You can do it where ever you are. You can be part of a group or on your own. A suggested format is to start with 3 minutes of setting your intentions, 6 minutes to ground and protect yourself, 9 minutes of guiding your thoughts and 12 minutes of focused vision.

So how do you meditate?

If you have never done a meditation before I will have a video that will guide you through the phases. It is being able to still your thoughts and bring to focus your intentions for balance in your own life and in the world. Its easy to let thoughts in, just be mindful that they have come in and allow then to be still. Focus on soft breathing to bring yourself back into the intention of the meditation.

Ideally find your self a quiet spot in nature. If you are on your lunch break then head to the local park. If that is not possible a simple quiet space is enough. Sit comfortably and maybe take your shoes and socks off so that you can feel the ground underneath. Connecting with nature while meditating helps to reduce stress levels.

3 minutes of Setting Intentions

This is where you are deciding for yourself what you want to benefit from the meditation. Think of it as preparing a mantra. For example you could simply state “I am bringing balance in my life and balance in the world.” It doesn’t need to be overly complicated.

6 minutes of Protection and Grounding

There is a spiritual aspect to this and so it is important to have some form of spiritual protection. You are welcome to bring your own belief systems to do this. If you are unsure how to do this there is a simple practice you can follow. Imagine that you are forming a bubble around yourself. Picture this in your mind. Imagine what colour this bubble is. Put a protection layer on your bubble - any negative approaches towards you are deflected by your bubble. Allow positive intentions to move freely.

The grounding aspect is to claim your space. Allow the space where you are sitting to be protected with the bubble. Notice your surrounds and your breathing. Are you sitting comfortably? Make a note of your current emotions. Focus on a peaceful emotion. Allow yourself to relax. Take a deep breath in and out from your nose. Allow yourself to be present in the moment.

9 minutes of Guiding your thoughts

As you start to relax, focus again on your intentions. You might like to repeat your mantra. Remember that it is natural for thoughts to form. Acknowledge that they are there and imagine them floating away. This may happen a few times. Try to still your mind and bring it back to the theme of balance. If you find yourself distracted bring your focus back on breathing. Being present in the moment.

12 minutes of Focused vision

During this time you are able to expand on the intentions you set. Think of a time when you felt balance in your life (if only for a moment). How did it make you feel? What emotions were in play? Focus on that feeling. Now imagine if you had balance in your life all the time. How that makes you feel. Let that emotion come from your heart. How would it feel if the world was balanced? Imagine that you can project that emotion. Bring your mind back to your intentions. Combine the thoughts of balance with the feeling of peace and happiness. What does the world now look like once balance has come? How does your life look now that it has balance? Now claim the balance for your world in the present tense. I am balanced. My world is balanced.

Start to focus back on your breath. Allow your relaxed body to start becoming alert again. Wiggle your fingers and toes. Notice again your surroundings. Take your time to prepare your self for the rest of the day.

What if I can’t meditate for that long?

You can meditate for as little or as long as you like (or how your time allows). The time slot is merely a suggestion. You don’t necessarily need to follow the timings. As long as you can set an intention and focus on that.

What if I can’t find a quiet spot?

You could try finding a corner somewhere and put on some earphones. Play either some instrumental music on or you could listen to instructional videos. Just pick a spot where you feel comfortable.